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Quiz about Rock Band Bands from the Game
Quiz about Rock Band Bands from the Game

"Rock Band": Bands from the Game Quiz


A ten question quiz about the backgrounds of different bands featured in the video game, "Rock Band".

A multiple-choice quiz by arbogenschutz. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
292,330
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1493
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Tom Sawyer" is a song in the game played by Rush. Where is Rush from? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Metallica's 1991 hit "Enter Sandman" is in this game. Who was the only member from the original Metallica (the founder) that was still there at the release of the game? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In what state was Blue Oyster Cult founded? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the original name of the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who is The Outlaws' lead guitarist? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In what year did R.E.M. form? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In what year was Slippery When Wet released? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was the original lead singer from Black Sabbath? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the title of Deep Purple's first album? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What band was supposedly the first to smash their instruments on stage after a concert? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Tom Sawyer" is a song in the game played by Rush. Where is Rush from?

Answer: Canada

Rush consists of three members. Guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer Neil Peart, and bassist/singer Geddy Lee. They are in the Canada Rock Hall of Fame and some other famous songs by them include: Limelight, YYZ, Working Man, and Anthem
2. Metallica's 1991 hit "Enter Sandman" is in this game. Who was the only member from the original Metallica (the founder) that was still there at the release of the game?

Answer: Lars Ulrich

Ulrich had been the drummer since he founded the band in 1981. James Hetfield was the original rythm guitarist and vocalist. Metallica has had four bassists: Rob McGoveny, Cliff Burton, Jason Newstead, and Rob Trujillo. The original lead guitarist was Dave Mustaine but he was soon replaced by Kirk Hammett.

This song is from their self titled album. aka the "Black Album". Some other great songs by metallica include: Master Of Puppets, Fade to Black, Batter, and One.
3. In what state was Blue Oyster Cult founded?

Answer: New York

Their 1976 song "Don't Fear the Reaper" is in the game and other top hits include "Burnin' for You" and "Godzilla". Current members are Eric Bloom, Buck Dharma, Danny Miranda, Richie Castellano, and Jules Radino.
4. What was the original name of the Red Hot Chili Peppers?

Answer: Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem

The incorrect answers are all different rock bands. The Red Hot Chili Peppers played "Dani California" from the game. They formed in 1983 in California. Some other great songs by them include Snow, Californication, and Under the Bridge.
5. Who is The Outlaws' lead guitarist?

Answer: Hughie Thomasson

Thomasson plays guitar and sings and also played with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Paul also plays guitar and sings but he isn't the lead. O'Keefe plays bass and Yoho is the drummer. Their song in the game is "Green Grass and High Tides".
6. In what year did R.E.M. form?

Answer: 1980

They consisted of Micheal Stipe (vocals), Peter Buck (guitar), Mike Mills (bass), and Bill Berry (drums). They were formed in Athens, Georgia and their song in the game is Orange Crush. Some other great songs by R.E.M. include Losing my Religion and Man on the Moon.
7. In what year was Slippery When Wet released?

Answer: 1986

This album included the hit "Livin' on a Prayer". The artist is, of course, Bon Jovi headed by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi. Their song in the game is "Wanted Dead or Alive" from the album same album. Some other hit songs by them include: It's my Life and You Give Love a Bad Name.
8. Who was the original lead singer from Black Sabbath?

Answer: Ozzy Osbourne

Iommi plays guitar, Butler was the bassist, and Ward was the drummer. They formed in England and in their history they've had twenty-two different members. Their song in the game is "Paranoid". Other hit songs by them include: Iron Man, N.I.B, Sweet Leaf, and War Pigs.
9. What was the title of Deep Purple's first album?

Answer: Shades from Deep Purple

The other answers were all other albums. Deep Purple was formed in England and have had many different members. "Smoke on the Water" is one of their all time hits, however, "Highway Star" is the song they got on the game Other great songs by them include: Burn, Black Night, Speed King, and Child in Time.
10. What band was supposedly the first to smash their instruments on stage after a concert?

Answer: The Who

The other three bands all featured songs in the game. The Who's song was "Won't Get Fooled Again". Other song by the Who include: Baba O'reilly, My Generation, Young Man Blues, and Who are You.
Other bands in the game were Jet, Sweet, Soundgarden, Radiohead, Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, Fall Out Boy, Kiss, The new Pornographers, Faith No More, Molly Hatchet, Queens of the Stone Age, OK Go, Garbage, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, The Hives, Yeah Yeah Yeah, Mountain, The Police, The Strokes, Beastie Boys, Weezer, The Clash, David Bowie, Nine inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots, Pixies, Coheed and Cambria, The Killers.
This does not include downloadable or bonus songs.
Source: Author arbogenschutz

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